Category: Sixth Region

African Diaspora, Afrikan Diaspora, Community Development, Ourstory, Sixth Region, Struggle

“The R-Evolution Is Black Love” features Health Food Proprietor Coy Dunston of Secrets of Nature (Washington, DC)

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The Wednesday, August 28 edition of “The R-Evolution Is Black Love” features Baba Coy Dunston, proprietor of Secrets of Nature in Washington, DC. Sis. Tomiko, host of “The R-Evolution Is Black Love”, interviewed him at his location about his introduction … Continue reading “The R-Evolution Is Black Love” features Health Food Proprietor Coy Dunston of Secrets of Nature (Washington, DC)

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Garvey Day 2024 in Various Parts of the Diaspora

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This Saturday marks the birthday of The Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey (17 August 1887 – 10 June 1940), the founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL).  All around the world, Afrikan People celebrate his birth … Continue reading Garvey Day 2024 in Various Parts of the Diaspora

African Diaspora, Afrikan Diaspora, Black Women, Ourstory, Sixth Region, Struggle

“Black August” Black Women’s Defense Cooperative Town Hall Set for Saturday, August 24 at TNAT in East Baltimore (Updated)

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  UPDATE: A list of confirmed presenters has been added.  See the updated flyer in this post for details. Black August is here.  This is an important time of year for the Black Struggle and for Pan Afrikan Organizing, and … Continue reading “Black August” Black Women’s Defense Cooperative Town Hall Set for Saturday, August 24 at TNAT in East Baltimore (Updated)

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UPDATE: Maryland Pan Afrikan Town Hall Meeting Set for Saturday, July 13 in East Baltimore

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The Maryland Pan Afrikan Cooperative Coalition (MPACC), in cooperation with Aging People in Prison Human Rights Campaign (APP-HRC), the George Jackson University (GJU) and the Sixth Region Diaspora Caucus (SRDC), will hold our first post-COVID Pan Afrikan Community Town Hall … Continue reading UPDATE: Maryland Pan Afrikan Town Hall Meeting Set for Saturday, July 13 in East Baltimore

African Diaspora, Afrikan Diaspora, Community Development, Culture, Educational Events, Ourstory, Sixth Region, Struggle

Several Pan Afrikan Community Events for Baltimore, Frederick and Washington, DC in June

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One of the principal goals of the Maryland Pan Afrikan Cooperative Coalition (MPACC) is to facilitate our organizations supporting each other by supporting their events, or at least helping us all avoid conflicts between our events when possible.  Beyond that, … Continue reading Several Pan Afrikan Community Events for Baltimore, Frederick and Washington, DC in June

African Diaspora, African Issues, Afrikan Diaspora, Ourstory, Sixth Region, Struggle

Maryland Council of Elders Announces African Liberation Day in Baltimore, May 25, 2024

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The Maryland Council of Elders (MCOE) has sponsored African Liberation Day at Lafayette Square Park in West Baltimore for the last 6 years, having worked with Baba Charlie Dugger since 2018.  Every year, African Liberation Day has grown in scope … Continue reading Maryland Council of Elders Announces African Liberation Day in Baltimore, May 25, 2024

African Diaspora, African Issues, Afrikan Diaspora, Black Women, Ourstory, Sixth Region, Struggle

April 16-19, 2024: Third Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, Geneva, Switzerland

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April 16-19, 2024 is the Third Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent (PFPAD), which was created by the United Nations just under two years ago.  PFPAD has held two Sessions already, one in Geneva, Switzerland in … Continue reading April 16-19, 2024: Third Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, Geneva, Switzerland

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SRDC 2023 Summit, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia, October 10-13

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The Sixth Region Diaspora Caucus (SRDC) holds its 15th Annual International Summit at Clark Atlanta University during the week of October 10-13.  The Summit continues SRDC’s theme of “21st Century Pan Africanism: Moving Africa Forward”. Presenters will include Professor David … Continue reading SRDC 2023 Summit, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia, October 10-13

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“Black August: The Shakur Nation” on Africa 500, Wednesday, August 9, 2023

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The Wednesday, August 9 edition of Africa 500 begins its celebration of Black August by taking a look at the legacy of the Shakur Family in “Black August: The Shakur Nation”. Show hosts Sis. Tomiko and Bro. Ty welcome special … Continue reading “Black August: The Shakur Nation” on Africa 500, Wednesday, August 9, 2023

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Catching Up with Africa 500: May 31 and June 7, 2023

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023: The State of the Black Diaspora with Baba Francois Ndengwe After a couple of weeks away from our home base (a Pan Afrikan Urban Town Hall in Panama, the commemoration of African Liberation Day in West … Continue reading Catching Up with Africa 500: May 31 and June 7, 2023